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Advanced alignments / Cloud-to-CAD alignment
I'll preface this by saying that 95% of our parts are machined and have nice, orthogonal faces. The past few days I've been getting parts that have no flat surfaces. They are essentially a contoured ridgeline, that will become a fixture for an internal
Points indicator
I just updated to 2021. The first program I run, the points indicator window is blank while the program is running. The feature type doesn't seem to matter. Has anyone else run into this? This is a program that has been in use since 2016 or so.
Companion Monitoring App
I have seen that there is a new 2021 version of the CMM that is out. I see that it also comes with a Monitoring app. What are the thoughts out there on this? How did the download process look like, and where can the app be found? Also, is it useful, does
Circularity
I am wondering how to interpret some results that I have. Both the bore and the OD are out of round. I was very surprised though when it showed over .020". I had the next one report out the form deviation for each feature. My question is, with the results
Re-measure when out of tolerance
Is there a way to re-measure an out of tolerance feature within a loop? The tolerance is a constructed feature and the issue I'm having is with debris on the part. I'm sure this is very vague but it seems that I would have to use vb script but not sure.
Look to update my cmm manager to 2021
Hi Guys I seen that the 2021 version of cmm manager is out. I have a OLD NIKON LICENSE SYSTEM. Would I need to get a new license to update the software and if so where do I get the quote from and where would I get the update from? Thank you for your
Circular Paths
I am running a Mitutoyo Apex Bright-710. I have Circular Paths enabled in Path Creation Preferences, but all generated paths at linear. Is this a machine limitation, or is there some setting of which I am unaware?
Windows 11
Windows 11 testing has gone well so far. See our KB article here - Windows 11 (qxcmm.com)
Perpendicularity Tolerance issue
Hello all! I wish to measure a controlled feature plane relative to a datum axis or datum plane, but in 2D only. CMM Manager 3.9/ 3.10 allows only for 3D. I’m attempting program correlation with cameo, but can’t correlate because the 3D option is active,
what is the lowest tolerance this machine can hold
Hi guys Can this machine repeat up to .00005?
Upgrading PC
This is sort of an open question, because I suspect that there is more to it than I am aware. If I either upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10, or just get a new PC with Win 10, Beyond installing CMM-M, is there anything else needs to be done? It will be running
Run From Selected
It would be helpful to have a 'Run from Selected Operation' command in the Run Menu. Example: A path problem(clamp) is identified during first run of program. Move is added to avoid interference. Rather than having to restart, or select remaining step
CAD furniture to add
Rayco fixtures are a very common fixture in our CMM labs. Would it be possible to add these to the CAD furniture files? I know it would be a big undertaking to add their entire library of pieces but it would be nice to be able to build my fixture and
Graphical report
Hello, I need help. I'm trying to make a graphical report. I want to use the dimensional menu but when I make a new graphical report the dimension tab is grayed out and I can't use it. Can someone point me in the right direction. Thank you.
Keyboard shortcuts
I am having trouble with keyboard shortcuts. The issue is, my shortcuts intermittently disappear. When I go to check, they are just not there in the customize menu. Is there a way to keep this from happening? CMM-M 2020.
Batch run
Is there some example or explanation on how to measure several parts as batch? By trying the machine won't move by the offset, the first part will be measured e.g. 3 times in a row.
MEASURE THE MAX DISTANCE BETWEEN TO CYLINDERS
Can this be added to the software. Right now the software only let you do max distance between two circle or a circle and a cylinder
Beta 2021 coming this week
We'll be releasing Beta version for 2021 this week, with the official 2021 release to follow. If you'd like to participate in Beta, please register here - https://zc.vg/sf/CewCx CMM-Manager 2021
Circular Plane Range Adjusment
It would be profoundly helpful if we could adjust the Start and End angles of the range numerically, as with circles. Trying to drag the beginning/end bars around a narrow flange is rather time consuming, when it can be done.
Probe Assembly Station Calibration
We have a Renishaw MCR20 Assembly Station mounted on to our CMM table. If I ever wanted to adjust the station, maybe put it in a different location on the physical table, how would I properly execute that? I have done it before, but after calibrating
Repick CAD Alignement
So, under the 'advanced' section in the 'Alignment' tab, we have been given the option to "CAD Alignment" which lets us pick point on the Model, and touch them physically with the probe. My question is, after CAD aligning the Part, is there a way to "repick"
ISO tolerancing
Hi is there some option to have ISO tolerances in reporting? Many people asking for that to be quicker in reporting. Thx in advance
Compensation Map
Hi everyone, this problem i'm having it's more service related, i have a manual CMM Mitutoyo with UD1 card and runing CMM Manager 2020, the thing here it's that in the X axis i'm having a deviation of 24 microns in a 400 mm gage, but i can't compensate
Features Database
Anyone else having trouble 'Renaming' a feature from the Feature Database?
File Types
Below are two snips of the same part model. One was imported as a Solidworks part file, the other as IGES. The soldiworks file imported with a bunch of lines around the two counter-bored holes, but the IGES has only a few excess lines. Why is that? Will
Reporting Labels
I know there were some previous questions about having the ability to manipulate the labels and titles of different dimensions and features within the report. Was that implemented anywhere in the new update?
Need password for Machine setup.
Hey guys, Have a part which just barely fits within the Z range of our Brown & Sharp Mistral CMM. I get the part set up, import the CAD model, drop it to the table and center it, do my CAD alignment, and proceed to do a manual alignment. After manual
Initial CAD alignment in CMM-Manager 2021
I just updated to the new version and uploaded a CAD model (3D mouse works beautifully btw, thank you!) under the Import/Export tab. Typically when I am selecting CAD features to make my alignment (after orienting the blue X,Y,Z, correctly, but before
Offline programming, part location
When programming offline the part via CAD. How should we program, so that once we have actual part on the table, & we did manual alignment to locate the real part; all the DCC measurables features (or previoulsy programed features) automtically get aligned
Script Variables
Using 'Set Variables' to construct a Point numerically. Assigning values to Variables inside a VB Script. Are the variables Case sensitive?
Concentricity with MMC
There is a callout of concentricity with MMC in the print, Wondering if 'Report' has any such options to show the results in a similar manner as of call-out.
Position tolerance - non perpendicular levelling plane (new reference frame)
In this print, the highlighted position tolerance is wrt to 2 datums. If trying to create new reference wrt to specified it would need level which isn't perpendicular. What could be the best to measure this call-out, given that current reference frame
Surface Profile Tolerancing
I am working on a part (with CAD) that requires a one sided surface profile callout. The requirement is a Surface Profile of .030" to Datum A (Bottom Plane). I am not able to share the print, but it requires the profile to be only to the material side
Construction Issue - Intersect Failure
Offline Programming: I am trying to do a basic Point construction from Line-Circle Intersect. They clearly intersect in the CAD. They are on the same planar surface. I even made certain that the orient plane vectors were identical. Can anyone offer an
What am I doing wrong? (Alignment)
So, I am attaching some photos that I took to better explain where I'm at with this obstacle I'm facing. I followed the many steps that I received through the community here, and the YouTube videos provided and after trying them out myself, (please look
"Drop to CAD" Explained
I have a fairly complex small plastic component part, with a lot of features that are Non-normal (distance between sets of points). I wanted the Points in this format to easily use them as a Cloud. Our Design Engineer determined these points XYZ coordinates.
Winrds on windows 10
Just wanted to let people know after lots of trial and error I have a legacy romer arm working with a version of windows 10 that supports solidworks 2021 Feel free to email me for more information @ joshipoditunes@gmail.com
Create Points from Txt File
Does anyone know of a way to create a series of points from a text/excel file?
Mirror a Program
There wasn't a tab dedicated to praise or things I've found helpful, so hopefully this is ok. I created a program that revolves around a metal wheel hub, measuring all kinds of planes and diameters every 40 degrees or so, and it utilizes almost 20 angle
Measuring External Thread As a Cylinder
Hello, i wanted to see some opinions on the best way to measure these features. They are threaded studs that extend out from the sub frames we are currently making. There are a total of 12. 4 of them being m10x1.5 thread and 8 of them being m12x1.75.